Probate, Estate & Trust Paralegal

Miami Family Law Group, PLLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Health Care Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability保险

Educational course reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Miami Family Law Group, PLLC seeks an experienced Probate Paralegal to manage estate administration, probate proceedings, and related legal documentation. You will support attorneys in handling complex estates, trust administration, and family law matters with probate components.

This role requires strong probate expertise and the ability to manage multiple cases with precision, while coordinating client interviews and maintaining meticulous records.

Qualifications

• 3+ years probate experience in a law office is required.
• Deep knowledge of Florida probate law and estate administration procedures.
• Strong writing and legal research skills for drafting court documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review probate documents for proceedings and estate administration.
• Conduct probate research on Florida statutes and estate planning best practices.
• Manage case files and deadlines with case management systems and accurate documentation.
• Draft legal correspondence, pleadings, agreements, and court filings.
• Coordinate client interviews and gather estate and family law documents.
• Analyze estate assets, liabilities, and distribution requirements.
• Support probate litigation and contested estate matters as needed.
• Maintain court filing deadlines and procedural compliance.
• Proofread and review documents for accuracy.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting documents

Attention to detail

Organization

Client communication

Education

Paralegal certificate/degree

Tools

Clio

LexisNexis

PCLaw

Job description

Miami Family Law Group seeks an experienced Probate Paralegal to manage estate administration, probate proceedings, and related legal documentation. You'll support attorneys in handling complex estates, trust administration, and family law matters with probate components. This role requires strong probate expertise and the ability to manage multiple cases with precision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review legal documents for probate proceedings, estate transfers, wills, trusts, and estate administration
• Conduct legal research on probate procedures, Florida statutes, and estate planning best practices
• Manage case files and deadlines using case management systems, and maintain organized, accurate documentation
• Draft legal correspondence, pleadings, agreements, and court filings
• Coordinate client interviews, and gather and organize estate and family law documentation
• Research and analyze estate assets, liabilities, and distribution requirements
• Support attorneys in probate litigation and contested estate matters
• Maintain compliance with court filing deadlines and procedural requirements
• Perform data entry and document review, and proofread for accuracy and completeness

Requirements

Required

• Minimum 3+ years probate experience in a law office setting, no exceptions
• Deep knowledge of Florida probate law and estate administration procedures
• Proficiency with legal case management software, such as Clio, LexisNexis, or PCLaw
• Strong writing and legal research skills, with the ability to draft court documents
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Attention to detail in proofreading and document organization
• Effective client communication and interviewing skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred

• Experience with family law matters involving estate planning or probate components
• Familiarity with trust administration and fiduciary accounting
• Experience managing contested probate or estate litigation

Benefits

Benefits include

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Educational course reimbursement
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays